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What fuels Eliud Kipchoge’s London Marathon 2025 comeback, blending resilience, ambition, and an unexpected love for a Full English breakfast.
Legendary Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge is one of the most celebrated marathon runners of all time.
The two-time Olympic champion is gearing up for the 2025 London Marathon, he’s revealing an unexpected secret weapon: a Full English breakfast.
Returning to the London streets for the first time in five years, the four-time champion is looking to extend his record with a fifth victory.
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Despite turning 40 and facing stiff competition, Kipchoge remains as determined as ever — and he credits part of his energy to his love of English cuisine.
"I like English food, I like English breakfast. I like total English breakfast – bacon, sausages, toasted bread, eggs. It can fuel me. When you are really fit enough, the food doesn’t always matter, providing it provides energy!" Kipchoge said ahead of Sunday’s race as per Run247.
Kipchoge’s affinity for hearty meals reflects his simple but powerful approach to training and racing.
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Even after a difficult 2024, which saw him drop out of the Paris Olympic marathon with a back injury — the first time he had ever failed to finish a race — Kipchoge has bounced back with renewed spirit.
“Last year actually was a tough year. But sport actually is built by challenges. Sport is built by dedication. Sport is built by patience. Last year was tough,” he admitted.
“But the proof of a good sport is how and when you wake up. And that’s why I am here. I have woken up from what happened last year and I’m ready to be on the road on Sunday," he added.
Kipchoge, who famously became the first man to run a marathon in under two hours — clocking a remarkable 1:59:40 during a special event in Vienna — remains an enduring figure of inspiration in global athletics.
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Although that time was not recognized as a world record because it was achieved outside traditional race conditions, Kipchoge believes that the official sub-two-hour mark is within reach.
"I think it will happen sometime soon. I have shown them the way and I am expecting many people to go under two hours," he said.
Kipchoge faces fierce rivals such as defending champion Alex Mutiso and Olympic gold medalist Tamirat Tola.
However, the Kenyan great remains unfazed, focusing instead on his training and passion for the sport.
"Why not? Training has gone well and I am looking forward to putting what I have been doing for the last four months on the streets of London," he said.
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Beyond chasing records and victories, Kipchoge’s motivation now transcends personal glory. He views his running as a way to inspire others across the globe.
"It is about doing the action. That is why I am running. I am still hungry to inspire somebody, somewhere, I am still hungry to motivate somebody, somewhere. I am happy to train every day for races like Sunday, to showcase to people this is what I do," he concluded.
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